6th Grade IFC 3

Front

What type of graph is commonly used to represent data in experiments?

Back

Line graph, bar graph, pie chart, etc. (not every experiment uses a line graph).

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

On which axis is the independent variable recorded when constructing a line graph?

Back

X axis.

Front

What does the first column of data in a typical data table represent?

Back

The independent variable.

Front

What is a common similarity between two different experiments?

Back

They both will have controls.

Front

What is the variable that is purposely changed in an experiment called?

Back

Independent variable.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the dependent variable?

Back

The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is a control in an experiment?

Back

A standard for comparison that remains constant.

Front

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?

Back

To provide a testable prediction.

Front

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

Back

Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.

Front

What is the importance of replicating experiments?

Back

To ensure results are reliable and can be reproduced.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4